Requirements to Expedite

1. Effective May 22, 2006 all DS-11 passport applications submitted to the US Passport Agency from Peninsula Visa Service must be completed on line, downloaded and printed from the internet, and contain the (2D) barcode on the left side of the form.(Create your New DS-11 here)
   For maximum timesaving benefit, the 2-D bar coded pages must be clear and sharp in black print on white paper. The paper must be 81/2 inches by 11 inches, with no perforations. The paper must be at least medium weight (20 lbs.), with a matte surface. Applications printed on thermal paper, dye-sublimation paper, any glossy paper, or on a dot matrix printer will not be accepted.
2. Completed form DS-64, Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport. Obtain these forms at a post office or county clerk's office, or print DS-64 from the Internet.
3. Two Passport photographs, taken within the past 3 months.
4. Proof of U.S. Citizenship: a) certified birth certificate, issued by state or county health department or vital statistics bureau (not hospital certificates); b) naturalization certificate; c) certificate of citizenship; d) previous U.S. passport.
5. Proof of Identity, with photo: a) valid driver's license, b) valid college identification card, c) current military or government i.d. card, d) a Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship, e) a previous U.S. passport, f) corporate or employer I.D. card.
6. Take the above requirements to your local acceptance agent for Passport Applications (usually a post office or county clerk or court house). Pay the clerk the U.S. government fee ($135.00 for adults age 16 and older, $120.00 for children under age 16,plus a $25 fee for whomever executes the application). Ask the clerk to execute the documents and place them in a sealed envelope addressed to "U.S. Passport Agency". Letter "Attn: U.S. Passport Agency" stating: "I, (applicant name), hereby authorize Peninsula Visa Service to pick up my passport, and to discuss the status of my application with the Passport Services staff." Print letter.
7. Proof of departure date is required (copy of itinerary or air tickets showing applicant is departing the U.S.).

Processing Instructions

Please call 1-800-665-8472 with departure and Fed-Ex tracking information.  This location accepts packages by Fed-Ex only.  You must mark Hold for Pickup Weekdays at bottom of Fed-Ex air bill.  You must call Peninsula Visa the day you ship your documents and get a work order number.  At that time your order will be taken.  If you do not call there may be no courier available to process your documents.  Also we will process your documents as RUSH service and additional costs will apply if we receive your documents without a work order number.

Peninsula Visa and Passport Service
Attn: Jennie Nicolas
1875 Marin Street
San Francisco, Ca  94124
Phone: 1-800-665-VISA  (8472)

Send mail to visaman@peninsulavisa.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: April 27, 2005